It is not permissible to greet or congratulate the non-Muslims during their festivals, because they are not festivals that are prescribed in our religion, and returning their greeting is an affirmation and approval of them. The non-Muslims display acts of Kufr during their festivals. To wish them in their festivals is a sign of complacency to Kufr. A Muslim cannot possibly approve of such beliefs or the practices which stem from them. Anyone with a minimal knowledge of Islam would surely reject kufr (disbelief) and shirk (association of partners with Allaah) in every form. Only through ignorance or unawareness could one continue to participate in activities that reflect the acceptance of both. ✦✦The Muslim should be proud of his religion and its rulings, and he should be keen to call others and convey to them the religion of Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted. ✦✦ And He commands: ❝ Follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord and do not follow any patrons other than Him. ❞ [al-A’raaf 7:3] And of course without doubt, Allah knows best!
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 09:20:00 +0000